Comparing the Tata Harrier and Jeep Compass: which car comes out on top?
When you’re in the market for a new car, you’ll have to consider all your options before you make your final decision.
Although it might seem like everyone has their own opinions on which cars are the best and which ones you should stay away from, it doesn’t hurt to double-check your findings before making that purchase.
Both Tata and Jeep are known for producing solid vehicles, but which one comes out on top? Is it the Tata Harrier or the Jeep Compass?
The Tata Harrier
The first thing that you will notice about the Tata Harrier is that it is a smaller vehicle. It has a length of 4598 mm and a width of 1894 mm.
The height is 1706 mm. The engine in this vehicle is 1956 cc and it offers around 168 horsepower to drive through any kind of terrain.
There are plenty of storage spaces for all your belongings as well as three different seating options to fit your needs –
driver’s seat with armrests, passenger seat with armrests or rear bench seats with head restraints. If you’re looking for a compact SUV at an affordable price then look no further than the Tata Harrier!
You’ll get Eight color choices with this Calisto Cooper Ariel Silver Thermisto Gold Telesto Grey Orcus White Calisto Cooper / Black Orcus White / Black Atlas Black.
Tata Harrier Specifications
- Engine Type-Kryotec 2 L Turbocharged 170 PS BS6 Diesel Engine
- Displacement -1956 cc
- Cylinders- 4 Cylinders Inline
- Valves-4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
- Fuel Type-Diesel
- Max Power (BHP) -168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
- Max Torque (NM) -350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
- Mileage (ARAI)-17 kmpl
- Transmission Type- Manual
- No of gears- 6 Gears
- Emission Standard-BS 6
- Drivetrain – FWD
- Turbocharger / Supercharger -Turbocharged, Variable Geometry
- Dimensions & Weight
- Length-4598 mm
- Width -1894 mm
- Height -1706 mm
- Wheel Base -2741 mm
- Ground Clearance – 205 mm
Capacity
- Doors- 5 Doors
- Seating Capacity – 5 Persons
- No. of Seating Rows-2 Rows
- Boot Space- 425 litres
- Fuel Tank Capacity-50 litres
- Suspensions, Brakes & Steering
- Suspension Front – Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
- Suspension Rear – Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod and Coil Spring
- Front Brake Type – Disc
- Rear Brake Type – Drum
- Steering Type- Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels Steel Rims
- Spare Wheel -Steel
- Tyre Size Front -235 / 70 R16
- Tyre Size Rear-235 / 70 R16
- Wheel Size -16 inches
The engine size is Kryotec 2 L Turbocharged 170 PS BS6 Diesel Engine and outputs 168 bhp under the hood;
enough power to move quickly when needed but not so powerful that it drains your gas tank quickly like some other SUVs do.
There is more than enough room for up to five passengers here, with the second row offering legroom of 47.7 inches – nearly 10 cm more than the other SUV’s!
Tata Harrier Features
Safety, Security & Locks
Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Seat Belt Warning Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Yes
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) Yes
Brake Assist (BA) Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes
Hill Hold Control Yes
Central Locking With Key
Engine Immobilizer Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes
Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioner Yes (Manual)
Front AC Common Fan Speed Control
Heater Yes
Rear AC Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors Co-Driver Only
Steering Adjustment Tilt & Telescopic
Parking Sensors Rear
Headlight off and lgnition Key Off Reminder Yes
Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows Front & Rear
One Touch -Down Driver
One Touch – Up Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors Manual – Internal Only
ORVMs Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes
Boot-lid Opener With Key
Exterior Door Handles Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Painted
Door Pockets Front & Rear
Lighting
- Headlight Height Adjuster – Yes
- Daytime Running Lights-Halogen
- Tail Lights – LED
- Cabin Lamps -Front and Rear
- Seats, Upholstery & Storage
- Seat Upholstery -Fabric
- Driver Height Adjustable Seat-8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down)
- Front Passenger Seat Adjustment- 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
- Rear Passenger Seats -Bench
- Interiors- Single Tone
- Interior Colours- Black
- Driver Armrest Storage-Yes
- Front Arm Rest-Yes
- Cup Holders – Front & Rear
- Sunglass Holder – Yes
Entertainment, Information & Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster-Analog
- Trip Meter- Multi-Function Display
- Average Fuel Consumption – Yes
- Average Speed-Yes
- Distance to Empty-Yes
- Clock- Digital
- Low Fuel Level Warning- Yes
- Door Ajar Warning -Yes
- Adjustable Cluster Brightness – Yes
- Gear Indicator-Yes
- Shift Indicator- Yes
- Tachometer-Analog
- Instantaneous Consumption-Yes
The Jeep Compass
The interior of the 2021 model is updated with a more modern design that features some cool new tech like Apple CarPlay support for navigation and media entertainment along with Android Auto connectivity.
Jeep Compass Specifications
- Engine & Transmission
- Engine Type-1.4 Multiair
- Displacement-1368 cc
- Cylinders- 4 Cylinders Inline
- Valves- 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
- Fuel Type-Petrol
- Max Power (BHP)-160 bhp @ 5500 rpm
- Max Torque (NM0-250 Nm @ 2500 rpm
- Driving Range-846
- Mileage (ARAI) 14.1 kmpl
- Transmission Type- Manual
- No of gears – 6 Gears
- Emission Standard – BS 6
- Drivetrain – FWD
Dimensions & Weight
- Length- 4405 mm
- Width- 1818 mm
- Height-1640 mm
- Wheel Base – 2636 mm
Capacity
- Doors-5 Doors
- Seating Capacity-5 Persons
- No. of Seating Rows- 2 Rows
- Boot Space- 438 litres
- Fuel Tank Capacity-60 litres
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering
- Front Brake Type-Disc
- Rear Brake Type- Disc
- Min Turning Radius-5.7 metres
- Steering Type -Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels Alloy Wheels
- Spare Wheel- Space Saver
- Tyre Size Front-215 / 65 R17
- Tyre Size Rear-215 / 65 R17
- Wheel Size-17 inches
You can also choose between two engine options – either a 1.4L Turbo or 2.0L I4 engine option to get what’s best for your needs!
But if you’re looking for something smaller, then you may want to take a look at the Tata Harrier. The exterior has been redesigned to make it sleeker, more aerodynamic and less bulky.
On the inside, there’s a lot of space as well with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system as well as dual-zone climate control so passengers stay comfortable.
There’s also an available rear camera for backing up in tight spots and an auto parking feature for parallel parking in tight spots as well. It’s not quite as spacious inside but has many other conveniences such as rain sensing wipers, LED headlights, ambient lighting on key panels and LED fog lights in front too!
What are you deciding between these two cars? Which one would suit your lifestyle better? Well, before making a decision, think about where you’ll be driving most often.
If you live in town where the roads are congested and traffic is heavy, we recommend opting for the small hatchback over the larger SUV.
However if you live in a place where city traffic isn’t much of an issue or have plenty of free time to drive to work during non-peak hours then we recommend going with the Larger SUV’s over the Hatchback because they offer more bang for their buck! Either way, this car comparison should help give you a clearer idea of what kind of vehicle might work best for your lifestyle and budget!
Jeep Compass Features
Safety, Security & Locks
- Airbags-2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
- Child Seat Anchor Points-Yes
- Seat Belt Warning-Yes
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)-Yes
- Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD)- Yes
- Brake Assist (BA) -Yes
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)- Yes
- Traction Control System (TC/TCS)- Yes
- Hill Hold Control- Yes
Central Locking Remote
- Engine Immobilizer-Yes
- Speed Sensing Door Lock- Yes
- Child Safety Lock-Yes
- Comfort & Convenience
- Air Conditioner-Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
- Front AC-Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
- Heater-Yes
- Rear AC- Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
- Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors- Driver & Co-Driver
- 12V Power Socket -1
- Steering Adjustment-Tilt & Telescopic
- Parking Sensors-Rear
- Parking Assist-Reverse Camera
- Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
- Power Windows-Front & Rear
- One Touch -Down-Driver
- One Touch – Up- Driver
- Anti-glare Mirrors -Manual – Internal Only
ORVMs Electrically Adjustable
- Turn Indicators on ORVM-Yes
- Rear Defogger- Yes
- Boot-lid Opener- Internal with Remote
- Rear Wiper -Yes
- Exterior Door Handles-Body Coloured
- Interior Door Handles-Painted
- Door Pockets-Front & Rear
Lighting
- Headlights- Halogen
- Headlight Height Adjuster-Yes
- Follow Me Home Headlamps -Yes
Daytime Running Lights LED
- Tail Lights-Halogen
- Cabin Lamps-Front and Rear
- Lights on Vanity Mirrors-Co-Driver Only
- Rear Reading Lamp-Yes
Seats, Upholstery & Storage
- Seat Upholstery- Fabric
- Driver Height Adjustable Seat – 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
- Front Passenger Seat Adjustment – 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
- Rear Passenger Seats -Bench
- Folding Rear Seat – Partial
- Interiors – Dual Tone
- Interior Colours- Black and Grey
- Split Rear Seat-60:40 split
- Driver Armrest-Storage Yes
- Rear Arm Rest-With Cup Holder
Entertainment, Information & Instrumentation
- Smart Connectivity-Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
- Integrated Music System -Yes
- Speakers- 4
- USB Port – Yes
- AUX Compatibility- Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Phone & Audio Streaming
- MP3 Playback-Yes
- CD Player-Yes
- FM Radio- Yes
- Steering Mounted Controls – Yes
- Voice Command- Yes
- Instrument Cluster-Analogue – Digital
- Trip Meter -Electronic 2 Trips
- Average Fuel Consumption – Yes
- Average Speed-Yes
- Distance to Empty- Yes
- Clock- Digital
- Low Fuel Level Warning- Yes
- Door Ajar Warning-Yes
- Adjustable Cluster Brightness-Yes
- Shift Indicator -Yes
- Tachometer-Analogue
- Instantaneous Consumption- Yes
Exterior
- Roof Mounted Antenna-Yes
- Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe- Yes
Band Warranty
- Standard Warranty (Years)-3
- Standard Warranty (kilometers)- 100000
Final Thoughts
Both cars have their pros and cons, but if we’re looking strictly at fuel efficiency, it looks like the Tata Harrier may be your best bet.
It’s not as luxurious as the Jeep Compass, but you’ll definitely be happy with its gas mileage.
But that doesn’t mean the Jeep Compass is a bad option. In fact, because of its size.
it might even be a better choice for city-dwellers who need something compact to zip around town in and go outfit city with family.
The price tag is also significantly lower than what you’d pay for the Jeep Compass.
So while they’re both great cars, when considering all aspects of cost and comfortability they offer, we think it might make more sense to go with a more affordable vehicle (Tata Harrier) that will get more use!
Ultimately though, there’s no right or wrong answer about whether you should buy one of these two cars over each other.
They’re both excellent vehicles that can serve your needs very well! Think about how much you really want to drive before purchasing either a Jeep or Tata car
—and then take some time to decide between these two options based on your personal needs. It’s likely that whatever type of driver you are.
One of these two contenders would work well for your lifestyle and budget! Happy driving!
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